You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University of North Florida (Jacksonville, FL) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
The Loop Pizza Grill Pizza & burgers
Jacksonville original since 1981; Tinseltown location a few minutes west of campus
Hawkers Asian Street Fare Asian street food
Shareable noodles and bao at St. Johns Town Center, about 5 min from UNF
4 Rivers Smokehouse BBQ
Florida-famous brisket at Town Center; fast counter service, group friendly
Firehouse Subs Subs
Hometown chain founded in Jacksonville in 1994; multiple Southside spots near campus
Metro Diner Diner/brunch
Jax-born diner since 1992; go-to weekend brunch about 10 min from campus
The Cheesecake Factory American
Town Center anchor for birthdays and parents-weekend dinners; huge menu
Publix at Kernan Square Grocery
Closest full grocery store, Kernan and Beach Blvd, about 5 min from campus
Walgreens Pharmacy
Prescriptions and essentials at the Kernan/Atlantic corner, 5-6 min drive
Target Big-box
At the Markets at Town Center off River City Dr, about 5 min; dorm-supply run
Walmart Supercenter Big-box
On Beach Blvd east of campus, roughly 10 min; cheapest groceries and basics
St. Johns Town Center Open-air mall
Adjacent to campus; 150+ stores from Apple to Barnes & Noble plus food
Community First Credit Union Credit union
UNF's official banking partner; branch in the Student Union plus campus ATMs
VyStar Credit Union Credit union
Jacksonville-based; branches and surcharge-free ATMs across the Southside
Chase Bank
National option with branches and ATMs around Town Center and Gate Pkwy
Ascension St. Vincent's Urgent Care Urgent care
Walk-in clinic at 6699 Gate Pkwy near Town Center; listed by UNF Student Health
Pottsburg Post Office USPS
Closest full-service post office, 10700 Beach Blvd, about 10 min away
Southeast Regional Library Study spot
Jax Public Library branch, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd; quiet rooms and free Wi-Fi
The UPS Store Print & ship
On St. Johns Bluff Rd S across from campus; printing, packages, moving boxes
Sawmill Slough Preserve Nature trails
500 acres of trails and boardwalks on campus; kayaks via UNF Eco Adventure
Jacksonville Beach Beach
About 15 min east straight down J. Turner Butler Blvd; free public access
UNF Ospreys game day Sports
Free student admission at UNF Arena; ASUN basketball rivalries pack the house
Topgolf Jacksonville Games
Hitting bays near Town Center; cheaper weekday and student-friendly rates
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Beach/park
City park about 20 min away; a few dollars per car for beach and bike trails
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.